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Want a Band-aide? (AKA: Tax dollars at work)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 193 min read

Want a Band-aide? (AKA: Tax dollars at work)

Yet again, I bring you something ripped from the headlines. It’s timely, it’s horrifying, it’s appalling… it’s pest control. Some quick...

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Here’s the Silver Bullet (AKA: They did their research)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 123 min read

Here’s the Silver Bullet (AKA: They did their research)

Sometimes pest problems are relatively easy to manage. One or two visits, some targeted treatments, sanitation and exclusion...

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Whatcha Gonna Do About It? (AKA: Will work for wine)

Chelle Hartzer

Oct 224 min read

Whatcha Gonna Do About It? (AKA: Will work for wine)

Actual conversation from the other day: “Chelle, get over here right now !” “What?” “There’s a bug!” “Yeah…” “Well do something about...

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If You Like Pina Coladas (AKA: Getting caught in the rain)

Chelle Hartzer

Oct 93 min read

If You Like Pina Coladas (AKA: Getting caught in the rain)

I’m in FL …. for now*. We’ve got hurricane Milton coming for us and hurricane Helene was just a couple weeks ago. This is a perfect time...

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What’s the Best? (AKA: I've got the good stuff)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 173 min read

What’s the Best? (AKA: I've got the good stuff)

I was talking with a new customer the other day and I was about to geek out on cockroaches with them. Then I had to rein myself in. How...

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Are You Protected? (AKA: This has been plaguing me)

Chelle Hartzer

Aug 203 min read

Are You Protected? (AKA: This has been plaguing me)

Rodents have been around for more than 10,000 years. That’s right, we are talking back to the Stone Age when mammoths and saber toothed...

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Ding Dong the Witch is Dead (AKA: Avon calling)

Chelle Hartzer

Aug 134 min read

Ding Dong the Witch is Dead (AKA: Avon calling)

I had a door to door salesman come by the other day. (People still do this?!?!) Normally, I don’t answer the doorbell but I was expecting...

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Chelle Hartzer

Jul 234 min read

Science Is Always Right (AKA: WTF)

I come from a science background. I did numerous research projects as an undergrad, a master's student, and as a lab tech after that. I’m...

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Introverted But Will Talk About Pests (AKA: I'm a nerd)

Chelle Hartzer

Jul 23 min read

Introverted But Will Talk About Pests (AKA: I'm a nerd)

I talk to a wide variety of people in my position. I deal with pest professionals from large and small companies. I consult with folks...

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Chelle Hartzer

Jun 254 min read

Death Trap (AKA: You can't catch me)

I am an entomologist by training and certification, but I really enjoy talking about rodents. As someone in the pest control field, I’m...

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Holiday Season! (AKA: Celebrate good times)

Chelle Hartzer

Jun 42 min read

Holiday Season! (AKA: Celebrate good times)

Thursday is World Pest Day. This was apparently initiated in 2017 and it “aims to raise awareness about the critical role of pest...

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What’s the Buzz? (AKA: Talking about the birds and the bees

Chelle Hartzer

May 213 min read

What’s the Buzz? (AKA: Talking about the birds and the bees

Yesterday was World Bee Day. Despite what many people think, the urban pest control sector is not out to kill all the beneficial insects...

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It Costs That Much (AKA: You get what you pay for)

Chelle Hartzer

Apr 163 min read

It Costs That Much (AKA: You get what you pay for)

Buckle up folks, I’ve got a great one for you this week: someone had to pay for pest control services! Oh, the horror! Let’s break this...

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Chelle Hartzer

Mar 253 min read

Bite Me (AKA: Just stop already)

You folks know I read a lot of research on all things pests so I can help my clients have the best service possible. I have quite a few...

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Harbingers of Spring (AKA: Pollen season has started)

Chelle Hartzer

Mar 192 min read

Harbingers of Spring (AKA: Pollen season has started)

Some people see the signs of spring as daffodils, trees starting to bud and flower, warmer temperatures, or even the cacophony of birds...

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Chelle Hartzer

Feb 204 min read

Angry birds! (AKA: What a bird brain)

I’m taking my morning walk today and over the podcast I am listening to, I hear a cardinal start chirping. Now, when I start hearing the...

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Talk Dirty to Me (AKA: More than four letter words)

Chelle Hartzer

Feb 64 min read

Talk Dirty to Me (AKA: More than four letter words)

While I talk about this topic quite a bit within posts, I don’t often focus on it. It makes people uncomfortable, sometimes you can see...

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Chelle Hartzer

Jan 303 min read

Storytime! (AKA: I don't understand)

Actual conversation I had with a client the other day: Client: I don’t understand why we still have this problem. Me: How long has it...

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Minor Pot Crimes (AKA: Where there’s smoke…)

Chelle Hartzer

Jan 163 min read

Minor Pot Crimes (AKA: Where there’s smoke…)

It happens. It’s a little embarrassing but to be perfectly honest, I’ve had it happen. Particularly in the winter months or right before...

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Best of 2023 (AKA: You folks are weird!*)

Chelle Hartzer

Jan 22 min read

Best of 2023 (AKA: You folks are weird!*)

Let’s take a look back and see what happened last year! Blogs: You folks really like the “Hold your breath” blog talking about some...

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